Overview

Putnam Hall is open to first year students only. Putnam Hall was renovated in 2023 and features amenities like central air conditioning, upgraded wi-fi, updated bathrooms, study and lounge areas.

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Amenities & Services

Address: Putnam Hall, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: 734.487.1093
Remains open for breaks: No
Building Amenities:

  • Central air-conditioning
  • In-hall laundry facilities (basement)
  • Improved wi-fi coverage
  • Electronic key door locks
  • Updated study space
  • Renovated community kitchen
  • Lounges on every floor with updated furniture and flooring
  • Overnight monitored access

Room Type: Two separate rooms with an adjoining bathroom. Single gender by suite, coed by floor. 
Students per room: Two students per room
Bathroom Style: Shared with suitemates
In-room amenities:

Each bedroom has:

    • One extra-long twin bed per student
    • One dresser per student
    • One desk per student
    • Shared closet

Bathrooms have been updated with new custom cabinetry, flooring and fixtures

Gender-inclusive housing is available for all undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of housing types across campus. For more information visit the Gender-inclusive housing page.

Details & Dimensions

Rendering of Putnam-Walton room layout

United States Postal Mail is distributed to student mailboxes Monday through Saturday. Residents must use their mail key to obtain their mail. Office staff will not take your mail out of your mailbox for you. Other special items (e.g., flowers, candy, packages and flyers) may be delivered to the front desk for distribution. Bring your EMU identification to pick up and sign for packages.

To receive mail, it must be addressed as follows:

Resident Name
Room # Putnam Hall
Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Please do not have "Eastern Michigan University" written on your mailing address since this sends it to the general mail room and will delay it getting to your hall.

If you have any questions about sending or receiving mail please contact your front desk staff (see "Front Desk Info" tab on this page).

Hours: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily
Contact: 734.487.1093

The Front Desks are here to help with questions, mail, keys, lockouts and to help provide some supplies and materials such as vacuum cleaners, brooms, mops, kitchen supplies and games. Residents must present their state issued ID card as a form of identification in order to check out these items. Toilet tissue is provided free of charge at every front desk.

If you have a brief question or need help with lockouts, lost, stolen or broken room keys or EIDs, contact the Front Desk.

All first-year students and upper-class students living in this hall are required to purchase a meal plan.

Meal Plan Pricing & Info

Room Rates

2023-24

 

Fall

Winter

Annual

Double$3,518$3,518$7,036

2024-25

 

Fall

Winter

Annual

Double$3,808$3,808$7,616